Joe Clark, Author
About Joe Clark
Author • Historian • Funeral Director / Embalmer (Ret.) • Paranormal Investigator • Herbalist • Kentucky Colonel & Weather Spotter
Joe Clark was born and raised in Rowan County, nestled in the foothills of Northeastern Kentucky. With deep Appalachian roots and a passion for preserving the past, Joe has dedicated much of his life to uncovering and honoring forgotten stories, local legends, and historical truths.
For over 21 years, Joe worked as a licensed funeral director and embalmer, serving families with compassion and dignity. While no longer active in the funeral profession, the experience gave him a profound respect for the lives and legacies of those who came before—a respect that now fuels his work as an author and historian.
Joe’s journey into historical writing began in an unexpected place: paranormal investigation. As a Certified Ghost Hunter and former member of Ghost Chasers International, he was once voted one of the Top 20 Paranormal Investigators in the world and one of the Top 5 male investigators. But it was the historic backstories behind hauntings that truly captured his attention. His curiosity soon shifted from the supernatural to the historical, launching a new chapter in his life dedicated to research, writing, and preservation.
Outside of writing, Joe is an ordained minister, a certified herbalist through both the Lost Remedies Academy and the Royal Certified MasterClass, and a professional wrestling promoter. He’s also a certified weather spotter for the National Weather Service and a proud recipient of the Kentucky Colonel—the highest honor awarded by the Governor of Kentucky for noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service.
Joe is also a former Southern Gospel music promoter.
Currently, Joe is working on his next nonfiction book as part of his ongoing mission to document and preserve Kentucky’s rich, complex, and often overlooked history—one story at a time. He also continues to expand his knowledge of herbalism, helping readers discover the practical benefits of herbs in their daily lives. In addition, Joe remains dedicated to educating others about the funeral industry by creating resources for funeral homes as well as current and aspiring funeral service professionals. Joe also remains committed to his longtime hobbies of paranormal investigation and professional wrestling, working behind the scenes to support and mentor those looking to succeed in those unique and challenging fields.